Trail running Mt.Takao to Mt.Jinba

Trail running Mt.Takao to Mt.Jinba | Let’s eat shaved ice at the summit!

The course which goes from “高尾山 Mt. Takao” to “陣馬山 jimbayama” is a very popular course that you can enjoy historical temples and various types of tea houses and is a popular course for many hikers.

As we arrive within one hour by train from Shinjuku, good access is possible,The climbing mouth is directly connected when you get off the station, and there are hot spring facilities at the station.
Takaosanguchi Station

area:
Hachioji City, Tokyo
Genre:
Trail Running
LEVEL:
Intermediate
Traveling time (not including breaks):
About 5 hours
Distance:
About 15km
Maximum elevation difference:
857m
Access:
Forward:JR Chuo Line「高尾山口 Tkaosan-guchi station」
Return:JR Chuo Line「高尾山 Takaosan station」


※This is a rough overview of the course.The mountain trail is not an accurate map.If you want to know the exact mountain trail, please refer to the map on the market.

Although there are many routes leading to the summit of Mt. Takao, “No. 1 Road” is connected to the Yakuin House, the summit, and you can enjoy worship and history.
Guide board in front of Takaosanguchi station

There are sightseeing spots such as shops and stone garden on the way, so you can slowly aim for mountaintop while enjoying Mt. Takao.
No. 1 Road of Takaosan
No. 1 Road of Takaosan

Heading towards the sign “Mt. Takao · Vistor Cenrer”
the sign "Mt. Takao · Vistor Cenrer"

You can enjoy various statues and monuments on the way to the summit.
various statues
various statues
various statues
various statues
various statues

You can enjoy all-you-can-eat buffet while enjoying the night view at “Takao beer mount” on the way.
It may be good to use for launch after running!
Duration: June 15, 2018 (Friday) to October 15 (Monday) 2018
Takao mountain beer mount

There are lots of restaurants dealing with souvenir and snacks.
souvenir shops
souvenir shops
restaurants

”薬王院 Yakuouin” was opened by high priest Buddhist bodhisattva by Emperor Shomu in the Tenpyo 16th year (744) years ago from now.
薬王院 Yakuouin

薬王院 Yakuouin

薬王院 Yakuouin

Tengu Statue

薬王院 Yakuouin

A giant tengu face

薬王院 Yakuouin

薬王院 Yakuouin

薬王院 Yakuouin

At the summit of Mt. Takao, if the weather is nice, Mt. Fuji can be seen, and many climbers take a meal break.
the summit of Mt. Takao

There are many restaurants offering snacks such as buckwheat and curry rice.many restaurants
veiw of Mt.Takao

Trail runner may buy onigiri etc. before departure and take breakfast here may be just right.
onigiri

The guide board is written as 5 hours to “陣馬山 Mt.Jimba” of the destination, if it is a trail running it may be about 3-4 hours.
The guide board

Let’s start with Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama!
The guide board
trail

Various snacks and drinks are sold at Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama, and if the weather is nice, you can enjoy your meal with the best view.
Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama
shop of Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama

I enjoyed the shaved ice this day!
the shaved ice

When You take a rest, You will head to Kobotoke Pass and Mt. Kagenobu.
Guide board

raccoon dog Statue

veiw of trail

guide board

flowes

veiw of trail

Mt.Kagenobu tea house is only open on Saturdays and Sundays until around 3 pm
Mt.Kageyama

Mt.Kageyama

trail
flowers
trail

It is finally arriving at Mount Jinjimayama which is the destination.Mount Jinjimayama
There is a monument of White horse Statue on the summit of Mt.
White horse Statue on the summit of Mt

White horse Statue

There is a wide lineup from snacks such as soba noodles and noodles to alcohol, soft drinks and ice cream at “Shimizu tea shop” at the summer mountain mountain mountain.
Shimizu tea shop

Drinking beer while drinking in sense of accomplishment is the best!
Shimizu tea shop

A steep descent continues to the bus stop “陣馬高原下 Jinbakougenshita”.guide boardtrail

trail

Washing your face in a creece will heal your tiredness.
stream

You can have soba with freshly picked vegetables on “Jinba Soba Yamashita”.
Jinba Soba Yamashita

Jinba Soba

“甘酒 amazake” is a sweet drink made by mixing glutinous rice (koji) into glutinous rice.
甘酒 amazake
yamashitaya
yamashitaya

Only one bus will come almost in an hour.Let’s eat also soba slowly and wait!
bus stop

time table of bus stop

Do you need a guide?

If you are looking for guide of this course, please refer to the following.

Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba | Private Trail Running Tour JPY3000

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